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CRUCIAL DECISION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Military Tactics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- commander's critical information requirement
1, record 1, English, commander%27s%20critical%20information%20requirement
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CCIR 2, record 1, English, CCIR
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The body of] crucial information identified and required by the commander that directly affects decision making and the successful execution of operations. 3, record 1, English, - commander%27s%20critical%20information%20requirement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commander’s critical information requirement; CCIR: designations officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 1, English, - commander%27s%20critical%20information%20requirement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
commander’s critical information requirement; CCIR: The plural form of this designation (commander’s critical information requirements) and the abbreviation are officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - commander%27s%20critical%20information%20requirement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
commander’s critical information requirement; CCIR: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - commander%27s%20critical%20information%20requirement
Record 1, Key term(s)
- commander's critical information requirements
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Tactique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- besoin essentiel du commandant en information
1, record 1, French, besoin%20essentiel%20du%20commandant%20en%20information
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BECI 1, record 1, French, BECI
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- besoin du commandant en information critique 2, record 1, French, besoin%20du%20commandant%20en%20information%20critique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CCIR 3, record 1, French, CCIR
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CCIR 3, record 1, French, CCIR
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] informations cruciales, définies et requises par le commandant, qui influent directement sur la prise de décisions et la réussite des opérations. 4, record 1, French, - besoin%20essentiel%20du%20commandant%20en%20information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
besoin essentiel du commandant en information; BECI : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 5, record 1, French, - besoin%20essentiel%20du%20commandant%20en%20information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
besoin essentiel du commandant en information; BECI : La désignation au pluriel (besoins essentiels du commandant en information) et l'abréviation sont uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - besoin%20essentiel%20du%20commandant%20en%20information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
besoin du commandant en information critique; CCIR : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - besoin%20essentiel%20du%20commandant%20en%20information
Record 1, Key term(s)
- besoins essentiels du commandant en information
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Land Mines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Campaign to Ban Landmines
1, record 2, English, International%20Campaign%20to%20Ban%20Landmines
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ICBL 1, record 2, English, ICBL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ICBL was launched in October 1992 by a group of six non-governmental organizations : Handicap International, Human Rights Watch, Medico International, Mines Advisory Group, Physicians for Human Rights and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. These founding organizations witnessed the horrendous effect of mines on the communities they were working with in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America and saw how mines hampered and even prevented their development efforts in these countries. The International Campaign to Ban Landmines(ICBL) is a global network in over 70 countries that works for a world free of antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions, where landmine and cluster munition survivors can lead fulfilling lives. The Campaign was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts to bring about the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. Since then, we have been advocating for the words of the treaty to become a reality, demonstrating on a daily basis that civil society has the power to change the world. As a member of the Cluster Munition Coalition, the ICBL is engaged in the global effort to ban cluster munitions and to address their humanitarian impact. In December 2006, the ICBL decided to engage extensively in the global effort to prohibit cluster munitions. This marked the first time that the ICBL had become significantly engaged on an issue other than antipersonnel mines. The main reasons for the ICBL' s decision were that cluster munitions inevitably end up leaving behind large numbers of unexploded ’duds’ which behave essentially like antipersonnel mines; that many ICBL members had been already working extensively on cluster munitions; and that international efforts to achieve a global ban on cluster munitions were at a crucial point, a point where the ICBL could have a meaningful impact. 1, record 2, English, - International%20Campaign%20to%20Ban%20Landmines
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Mines terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Campagne internationale pour interdire les mines
1, record 2, French, Campagne%20internationale%20pour%20interdire%20les%20mines
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICBL 1, record 2, French, ICBL
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Campagne Internationale pour l'Interdiction des Mines Antipersonnel 2, record 2, French, Campagne%20Internationale%20pour%20l%27Interdiction%20des%20Mines%20Antipersonnel
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Campagne internationale pour interdire les mines (ICBL) a été lancée en 1992 par 6 organisations : Handicap International, Human Rights Watch, Medico International, Mines Advisory Group, Physicians for Human Rights and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. Témoins des conséquences dramatiques des mines antipersonnel sur les communautés avec lesquelles elles travaillent en Afrique, en Asie, au Moyen-Orient et en Amérique Latine, ces organisations réalisent qu'une solution à la crise des mines antipersonnel doit être trouvée et que cette solution n'est autre qu'une interdiction totale de ce type d'armes. En tant que réseau, nous jouons essentiellement un rôle de surveillance et de plaidoyer : nous élevons les voix de la société civile afin que nos préoccupations soient entendues par les décideurs / preneurs de décision. Au travers du rapport annuel de l'Observatoire des mines, nous contrôlons et évaluons la réponse apportée par la communauté internationale au problème global des mines et des restes explosifs de guerre. Nous plaidons pour : L'adhésion universelle au Traité d'interdiction des mines et à la Convention sur les armes à sous-munitions; La mise en œuvre complète et le monitoring de ces deux traités; Le financement adéquat du déminage humanitaire et des programmes de sensibilisation aux risques, ainsi qu'une efficacité accrue dans ces domaines; L'assistance aux survivants, à leurs familles et leurs communautés et ce, de manière significative et durable. Nos activités : Nous participons et contribuons de manière experte aux mécanismes du Traité tels que les Réunions des États parties et les Réunions intersessionnelles des Comités Permanents. Nous nous prononçons contre et condamnons l'utilisation des mines et des armes à sous-munitions et appelons les États non parties à adhérer aux traités. Afin de garder les problématiques des mines et des armes à sous-munitions au plus haut à l'agenda des gouvernements, nous entreprenons des actions auprès des médias, du grand public et entretenons des contacts directs avec les gouvernements. Nous menons un travail de recherche et produisons le rapport de l’Observatoire des mines qui a pour objectif de surveiller la mise en œuvre et le respect des dispositions du Traité ainsi que d’évaluer les efforts entrepris par la communauté internationale pour résoudre le problème des mines et restes explosifs de guerre. 1, record 2, French, - Campagne%20internationale%20pour%20interdire%20les%20mines
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Minas terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Campaña Internacional para la Prohibición de las Minas
1, record 2, Spanish, Campa%C3%B1a%20Internacional%20para%20la%20Prohibici%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Minas
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ICBL 1, record 2, Spanish, ICBL
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Campaña Internacional para la Prohibición de las Minas Terrestres 2, record 2, Spanish, Campa%C3%B1a%20Internacional%20para%20la%20Prohibici%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Minas%20Terrestres
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Climate Change
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Open-Ended Working Group
1, record 3, English, Open%2DEnded%20Working%20Group
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tightening the controls on methyl bromide is a crucial issue for the Montreal Protocol. The Open-Ended Working Group of the Montreal Protocol is working on reaching a successfull decision on advanced controls, critical and emergency uses, and trade provisions for non-parties. 1, record 3, English, - Open%2DEnded%20Working%20Group
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Changements climatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail à composition non limitée
1, record 3, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20%C3%A0%20composition%20non%20limit%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le renforcement des réglementations sur le bromure de méthyle est une question urgente pour le Protocole de Montréal. Le Groupe de travail à composition non limitée travaille encore à atteindre une décision acceptable sur des moyens avancés d'assurer la régulation, les utilisations critiques et en situation d'urgence, ainsi que les modalités de commerce pour les tiers. 1, record 3, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20%C3%A0%20composition%20non%20limit%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-05-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Management Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Circum Network Inc.
1, record 4, English, Circum%20Network%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Circum Network Inc. is a strategic research and intervention consulting company which focuses on the strategic phases of decision making. The company gets involved when a crucial piece of information is required, when an important decision must be made, when a critical action must be implemented. Its contribution may include : social research, organisational research, marketing research, evaluation research. 2, record 4, English, - Circum%20Network%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Circum Network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Réseau Circum inc.
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9seau%20Circum%20inc%2E
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le Réseau Circum inc. est une entreprise de consultation en recherche et intervention qui se consacre aux phases stratégiques de la prise de décision. Elle intervient au moment où une information cruciale est requise, au moment où une décision importante doit être prise, au moment où une action critique doit être entreprise. Sa contribution passe par la recherche sociale, la recherche organisationnelle, la recherche marketing, la recherche évaluative. 2, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20Circum%20inc%2E
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Réseau Circum
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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